When replacing A/C components in a split-system air conditioner, it’s important to ensure that the two main components, the indoor evaporator and the outdoor condensing unit, match correctly. While the best option is to replace the entire system, which guarantees that the components match, this isn’t always within your budget. If you have a split-system air conditioner and need to repair rather than replace it, make sure you look at three main factors to ensure a true fit. These include:
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Replacing A/C components? Be Sure They Match Correctly
Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013Proper Heat Pump Installation Means You’ll Get the Most Out of Yours
Thursday, June 27th, 2013
Installing a new heat pump in your Fresno area home is a major investment that will dictate the quality of comfort and amount of energy consumption for many years. Use this guide for heat pump installation to get the most out of your investment.
Shop for These A/C Features When Planning a Replacement
Tuesday, June 25th, 2013
When purchasing a new air conditioner, you should pay close attention to A/C features available for your new cooling system. Some of the A/C features that will have the most impact on your energy savings, as well as your overall purchase include:
HRV for Summertime Comfort: Fresh Air and A Boost to Cooling
Thursday, June 20th, 2013
Letting in fresh air through the windows is great, but not when the weather outside is uninviting, or the pollution index is high. The problem is that without adequate air exchange, the air inside your home quickly becomes more polluted than the air outside. The answer for comfortable summertime fresh air is an HRV.
A/C Problems You’re Likely to Encounter, and How to Fix Them
Tuesday, June 18th, 2013
Cooling season in Fresno can take quite a toll on your air conditioner. Midsummer breakdowns are often costly and inconvenient. These common A/C problems can be effectively prevented by scheduling your annual air conditioner tune-up with a qualified HVAC professional before the summertime heat requires heavy use of your system.
Take the Time for an Energy Audit to Improve Efficiency and Save on Utilities
Thursday, June 13th, 2013
Scheduling a professional energy audit improves your knowledge of your home’s performance in “real time,” offering key insights into energy inefficiencies such as locations where air leaks occur and areas where insulation isn’t getting the job done. Three primary components make up a professional energy audit; these three parts combined will give you the tools you need to make your home more comfortable and lower your energy bills.
Time to Replace Your A/C or Not? 7 Reasons Why You Should
Tuesday, June 11th, 2013
Procrastinating on replacing the air conditioner in your Fresno area home? Seven reasons not to avoid replacing A/C: Want to Reduce Your Home Gas Usage? Understand the Bill
Thursday, June 6th, 2013
Are you aware of your home gas usage amount each month? You may be like many other homeowners, who simply glance at the bill, write out a check and file the bill away. Unfortunately, terminology on the gas bill may prevent you from looking beyond the bottom line. It’s time to come out of the dark, and take a proactive stance against high energy bills. With the high cost of electricity in our region, it pays to take steps to lower energy costs.
Your A/C Needs Regular Maintenance – Now’s the Perfect Time to Schedule It
Tuesday, June 4th, 2013
There’s no doubt about it; scheduling regular A/C maintenance can bring a host of benefits most homeowners can’t afford to miss. With high electricity costs in the greater Fresno area, and ever-tighter budgets, the best course of action you can take to control energy costs and ensure consistent cooling in your home over the summer is as simple as making an A/C maintenance appointment.
A Zoning System Upgrade Can Offer Your Family the Ultimate in Comfort
Thursday, May 30th, 2013Improving the comfort of your Fresno area home could be as easy as installing a zoning system upgrade. In many cases, homeowners dissatisfied with home comfort are resigned to the idea that upgrading the HVAC equipment – whether furnace, A/C, boiler or heat pump – is the only solution to the problem. Before investing a large sum of money in a new system, talk to your HVAC contractor about a zoning system upgrade. A zoning system employs multiple thermostats for targeted indoor climate control, allowing home occupants to set temperatures in individual zones and saving energy by not providing heating or cooling to unoccupied areas.